DVASE FMC Tower Tour on November 13, 2015 - MEMBERS ONLY

The FMC Tower at Cira Centre South will be the third building in the Cira development along the west bank of the Schulykill River. At 720 feet it will be the tallest structure in West Philly and the 6th tallest in the city upon its completion next year. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli with Bower Lewis Thrower Architects, the building will house the North American headquarters of the FMC corporation on floors 15 to 26. Above a set back at the 28th floor, the tower reduces to a smaller floor plate intended for residential occupancy. The structure employs a cast in place flat plate floor system on the upper 21 residential floors, supported by steel trusses spanning to steel columns and composite steel framing on the lower floors. This transition from cast in place concrete above to structural steel below makes the FMC tower unique among buildings of its scale in Philadelphia. With an extremely tight construction schedule, all trades have been challenged to maintain the quality of their product while reducing wasted effort and expediting construction.

The tour will present some of the structural and logistical challenges of the building construction. It will also include a walk-through of the building including the street level lobby, the 28th floor transfer structure and a typical office floor. The building is currently constructed up to the 28th floor.

Presenters:Dave O'Connell is a structural engineer with Thornton Tomasetti in their Philadelphia office. He has experience in residential and commercial high rise construction.

Matt Morettini is the Structural Engineering lead with Turner Construction Company at the FMC Tower at Cira Centre South. Previous Projects where he operated in a similar role include the Lincoln Financial Field Improvements and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - King Of Prussia.

Please note that you must bring your hard hat, safety glasses & work boots. No sneaker or open toed shoes are allowed. You will not be allowed to take the tour without safety gear. The tour portion will take place outdoors. Please dress appropriate for the weather.

When: Friday, November 13, 2015

Where: Turner Construction Company
3020 Market Street, OAC Conference Room
Philadelphia, PA
The tour will begin with a short presentation in Turner's offices at
3020 Market Street. Enter the building, sign in as a guest and ask the receptionist for Turner's offices.Time: 8:00 am Registration and Light Breakfast
8:15 am Presentation followed by On Site Tour

Cost: DVASE members: FREE

Reserve ASAP - Space is limited!

If you have any questions, via e-mail to: bkoroncai@barrpino.com fax @ 215-628-9839, or telephone @ 215-628-9844.